Entertainment

Vzaar Launches Video Listings for eBay Sellers

Following a decision by eBay to permit video listings on its UK site, Vzaar has officially launched its service that allows users to upload and insert videos into their eBay listings.

Vzaar is completely focused around eBay, even requiring users to login to the site using their eBay credentials. Once you’ve uploaded a video, you choose which of your listings you would like to insert it into and you’re on your way. Vzaar’s video player is also very eBay focused, with links to bid, the user’s feedback rating, and how much time is remaining in the auction. Additionally, each video features an embed code, so sellers can share it in the other spots they use to promote their listings. This is all made possible through eBay’s robust developer program, which is also where Vzaar hopes to make money through the auction giant’s affiliate program.

The company hopes its smooth integration with eBay will draw users to its service versus the obvious alternative: simply uploading videos on YouTube and embedding them into listings, which was already allowed in the US prior to eBay’s decision in the UK.

Vzaar is co-founded by two former eBay employees, Adrian Sevitz who was eBay’s Site Experience Manager, and Dan Wilson, who served most recently as the company’s Community Manager.

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